VISA Information

Visa requirements will vary depending on each ICVE members length of commitment. Please contact icve@thegreatbasininstitute.org for more information about obtaining the proper visa for participation.

J1 Exchange Visitor Visa. A J1 Exchange Visitor visa is required for all ICVE interns. ICVE is designated by the U.S. Department of State to administer a J-1 Student Exchange Visitor Program. All ICVE interns are sponsored through this program and must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be eligible for a placement. They must:

Study within, or closely related to, the discipline of environmental science;

Be currently enrolled in and pursuing studies at a foreign degree- or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution outside the United States, or;

Have graduated from such an institution no more than 12 months prior to his or her exchange visitor program start date; and,

Possess a valid passport throughout any time spent in the United States.

B2 Tourist Visa. A B2 Tourist visa is recommended for ICVE volunteers participating in a session 12 weeks or longer, or plan on traveling within the United States before or after a volunteer session. Once accepted into the ICVE volunteer program, upon request, a letter of support may be provided by ICVE to aide in the visa application process. For more information on obtaining a B2 Tourist Visa please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1265.html.

Visa Waiver Program. The Visa Waiver Program is recommended for ICVE volunteers that will be in the United States for 90 days or less. Please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html for more information about the Visa Waiver Program.

Currently, 36 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program: